IF you’ve ever spotted the little silica gel packets that come inside new handbags or with new shoes don’t chuck them away.
The silica gel packs take the moisture hit instead. Though the temptation to do the opposite of what you’re told can be strong, it’s best not to eat silica gel packets. The silica itself isn ...
A Thai man sought legal advice after a restaurant served him fried rice containing desiccant, or silica gel, which made him feel unwell.
No, you can’t eat them – as the packaging prominently warns – but they can be reused in other ways. The important thing to know is silica gel is great at absorbing moisture, so you can use i ...